Obituaries
Betty Jo Gates
Mar 14, 2024
Betty Jo Gates, 91, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2024, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory and no services are currently planned. Memorials may be made to the Journey Home may be made on- line at www.thejourneyhomeok.org/donate or mailed to 900 Washington...
James W. McDonald
Mar 12, 2024
James W. McDonald, 98, of Clinton, MS., died on March 12th while recovering from an age related illness.
A graveside burial service for family members will be conducted by Webb & Rodrick on Sunday, September 1st. Rev. Mark Lyons, pastor of the First Christian Church will be officiating the burial service at the Mount Hope Cemetery.
James William McDonald was born on...
James W. McDonald
Mar 12, 2024
James W. McDonald, 98, of Clinton, MS., died on March 12th while recovering from an age related illness.
A graveside burial service for family members will be conducted by Webb & Rodrick on Sunday, September 1st. Rev. Mark Lyons, pastor of the First Christian Church will be officiating the burial service at the Mount Hope Cemetery.
James William McDonald was born on...
William Allen Swisher
Mar 6, 2024
William “Allen” Swisher, 92, of Piedmont, Kansas, died March 6, 2024. He was born November 20, 1931, to Allen Russell and Anna (Schoneman) Swisher on the family farm, north of Piedmont. His mother was a nurse, who served as the community midwife. Allen was delivered by Dr. C.D. Baird, Eureka, who made house calls at that time. His father, born...
Charles Michael Robinson
Mar 3, 2024
Charles Michael “Mike” Robinson, 76, Independence, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory and no services are planned currently.
Mike was born January 1, 1948, in Independence, Kansas to Leland Willis and Opal Lorraine (Botts) Robinson. Mike attended and graduated from Independence High...
James D. Dawson Jr.
Feb 26, 2024
Doctor James D. Dawson Jr, 76, beloved Husband, Dad, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on February 26, 2024. He entered this world on March 16, 1947, in Shepherdsville, KY, born to Delmar and Lillian Dawson. He is survived by his wife Sheila Dawson and his children Neal, Carrie, Paige and Zach Dawson, stepchildren Ashley and Luke...
James M. Cargile
Feb 16, 2024
James M. Cargile, 58, Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Bible Holiness Church located at 699 W. Cottonwood Street, Independence, Kansas 67301.
James was born April 12, 1965, in...
Jayne A. Burck
Feb 14, 2024
Jayne A. Burck, 83, Independence, Kansas Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned currently but per her wishes her ashes will be spread over water on the East coast. Jayne was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Allen and Lillian (Martin) Moore...
Carolyn Louise Hare
Feb 5, 2024
Carolyn Louise Hare, 79, of Independence, Kansas previously of Elk City, Kansas passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Webb & Rodrick...
Clifford Lynn Merritt
Jan 26, 2024
Clifford (Lynn) Merritt, 71, Independence, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There will be a private family service held at a later date. Memorials may be made to AWOL 116 S 23rd St, Independence, KS 67301.
Lynn was born on September 27, 1952, in Independence Kansas to Clifford H Merritt and Dorothy McTaggart....
Linda Jean Tucker
Jan 26, 2024
Linda Jean Tucker, 72, Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the chapel. Burial will follow in Rutland Cemetery rural Independence, Kansas.
Linda was born December 5, 1951,...
Ronald E. Braden
Jan 12, 2024
Ronald E. Braden 68, Caney, Kansas passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. The visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Cremation will follow the services.
Ronnie was born November 29, 1955, in Dayton,...
Narendra C. Patel
Jan 4, 2024
Narendra C. Patel, 77, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Labette Health in Parson, Kansas. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.
Leola Tharp-Nichols
Jan 2, 2024
Leola Leek Tharp Nichols passed January 2, 2024, after a short illness at the age of 98 years old at Lebonon Nursing Home in Lebonon, Missouri.
She was the daughter of Fred Erwin Leek and Ionia Calvert (Searight). Born Aug 11, 1925, in Independence, Kansas. Her family ran the “Lunch Wagon” “Leek’s Lunchroom” was known for their great...
Leseley J. Simpson
Jan 2, 2024
Leseley J. Simpson, age 85, Independence, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Eagle Estates in Independence.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan 8, 2024 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. A private burial in Mount Hope Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Independence Children’s Summer...
Brent Lavoy Littleton
Dec 29, 2023
Brent Lavoy Littleton, 61, of Independence, Kansas, died on Friday, December 29, 2023, unexpectedly but peacefully and surrounded by family.
Raised on a ranch in Texas, Brent learned at a young age to work hard while appreciating the beauty and splendor of God’s creations. He grew up working cattle, riding horses, and being playfully teased by four older...
Patrick O. Fowler
Dec 26, 2023
Patrick O. Fowler 75, of Elk City, Kansas passed away quietly in his home on Tuesday December 26, 2023, with his wife Reunae and daughter Stacy by his side. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Graveside Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024 at The First Christian Church in...
Terry J. Wade
Dec 24, 2023
Terry J. Wade 54, of Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at home in Neodesha, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned currently.
Terry was born March 30, 1969 in Gravette, Arkansas to Richard E. and Norm L. (Bates) Wade. Terry attended Gravette schools....
Winifred Joyce Graham
Dec 23, 2023
Winifred Joyce Graham, 95, passed away December 23, 2023, at Deb Long-Thomas home in Liberty Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned currently.
Winifred was born April 6,1928, in Platte, South Dakota to Helmer and Josephine Berthina (Romnerim) Peterson. After she graduated from the 8th grade she taught...
Frank Maurice O'Mara
Dec 12, 2023
Frank Maurice O’Mara, 63, passed away December 12, 2023, at his home in Elk City Kansas. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday February 9, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.
Frank is survived by his Mother Minnie Jeanean O’Mara (Jeanie) of Lakehills Texas, his sister Marsha Blanke, of...